STI Model

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the gear shift knob.
Remove the console box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Console Box. >
Remove the console side cover and console front panel. < Ref. to CONSOLE FRONT PANEL , REMOVAL, Center Console. >
Remove the clamp.

Fig 1: Console Side Cover Clamp
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Remove the boot and insulator assembly.

Fig 2: Boot And Insulator Assembly
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Remove the harness clamp from the plate COMPL.

Fig 3: Harness Clamp Of Plate COMPL
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Remove the plate COMPL from the body.

Fig 4: Plate COMPL Of Body
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Remove the center exhaust pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Center Exhaust Pipe. >
Remove the heat shield cover.

Fig 5: Heat Shield Cover
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Remove the crossmember. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Transmission Mounting System. >
Remove the snap pin and washer, and remove the reverse check cable from the reverse check lever.

Fig 6: Snap Pin, Washer And Reverse Check Cable
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Move the transmission to the right side, and remove the joint COMPL, stay bolts and reverse check cable.
NOTE: If the transmission is not moved aside, the joint COM PL and stay bolts may contact the body and cause damage.

Fig 7: Joint COMPL Bolt, Stay Bolt And Reverse Check Cable
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Remove the cushion rubber from the body.

Fig 8: Cushion Rubber Of Body
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the gear shift lever.